Modern Russian identity through the lens of statehood analysis

Drawing on the specifics of political science, which requires consideration of the structure of the political system within which the struggle for power unfolds, the author explores the defining features of modern Russian identity. The goal of the study is to uncover the civilizational and historical essence of contemporary Russia through an analysis of its statehood as an essential attribute of the cultural and ideological sphere, which interacts with the institutional and normative-regulatory subsystems of society. Research methods. To address this objective, the study primarily employs structural-functional, systemic, comparative, and value-based approaches to scientific inquiry. In addition, the author’s interpretation of the issue necessitates the use of several specialized methods, including conflictological, civilizational, cultural-formational, and political approaches. Findings. The study concludes that the liberal model of the political system, imported into Russia without a solid historical foundation, undermines the legitimacy of the ruling class. As a result, one of the key strategies for maintaining dominance has become the use of monarchical symbols, which are not only at odds with the nature of the modern political system but also fill the void left by the failure to develop distinct state symbolism of its own.